Wal-Mart corporate officials confirmed they warned U.S. store managers that a win by Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama would make it easier for workers to unionize. Wal-Mart maintains it did not break the law by telling employees how to vote in the upcoming election. (via FP Passport)

A Wal-Mart in Texas has pulled comics featuring Memín Pinguín after customers complained it was insulting to blacks. Created in Mexico, Memín is supposed to be a dark-skinned Cuban-Mexican boy. His features – bug eyes, big lips – borrow heavily from 19th century stereotypes. (via FP Passport)

Retail giant Wal-Mart is set to open banks in México before the end of the year.

Mexican labor officials are accusing American retailer Wal-Mart – México's largest private employer – of taking advantage of nearly 19,000 teenagers who volunteer as grocery baggers and earn only tips.

Wal-Mart – now Mexico's largest private employer – is enjoying rising profits despite criticism from proponents of small business.